Section 12 and Approved Clinician Induction and Refresher
Courses

These Section 12 and Approved Clinician courses are all
supported by experienced Solicitors, AMHPs, and Consultant
Psychiatrists. Courses are open to candidates from all
professions and are validated by the Mental Health Act
Approval Panel England South and NHS South West.

Please note that attending one of these courses is only part of
the process to becoming accredited. We would advise you
to check with your local NHS Specialist Mental
Health Approvals Lead for information on the criteria for
approval/re-approval, and to confirm which course is suitable for
your requirements before making your booking.

If you are based in the South West Division, you can access
more information about Approval under the Mental Health Act 1983
via the Winterhead Ltd
website.

Further to the launch of our new database,
online event bookings are currently unavailable. In
the meantime, you cansecure your
place on any of these coursesby
posting a cheque to the Division Office along with the
relevant registration form. Please accept our apologies for
any inconvenience caused.

Event dates
for 2016

Delegates are advised not to book travel/accommodation
until written confirmation from The Royal College of
Psychiatrists has been received . Please contact
us on 01761 463979 if you have not received your receipt and
joining instructions within 10 days of making your
booking.

Section 12 Induction

A two-day course suitable for anyone who is
applying for Section 12 approval.

Section 12 Refresher

This is a one-day course suitable for anyone
who already has Section 12 approval and requires a refresher.
Please be aware that this course is not suitable for anyone seeking
to refresh their Approved Clinician status.

Event dates
for 2017

Delegates are advised not to book travel/accommodation
until written confirmation from The Royal College of
Psychiatrists has been received . Please contact
us on 01761 463979 if you have not received your receipt and
joining instructions within 10 days of making your
booking.

Section 12 Induction

A two-day course suitable for anyone who is
applying for Section 12 approval.

Section 12
Refresher

This is a one-day course suitable for anyone
who already has Section 12 approval and requires a refresher.
Please be aware that this course is not suitable for anyone seeking
to refresh their Approved Clinician status.